Kinver Villager August 2008

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welcome The Villager Series Independently published magazines to promote local business to local people Delivered FREE to 4000 homes in Kingswinford, Wall Heath & Wordsley 3000 homes in Kinver, Stourton & Wollaston.

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For advertising or editorial Contact Maggie Reeves - Editor 0n 07726 790233 Or email thevillagermag@yahoo.co.uk www.villagermagazine.co.uk No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior permission of the publisher Whilst all reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, the publisher accepts no responsibility for omissions or errors within The Villager Magazine, or competence of any business or statement made by any contributor. Before entering into any expense or commitment readers must check facts for themselves.

Welcome to the August 2008 edition of The Villager Magazine.

School holidays are here and as usual the weather is a bit up and down, a little like the economy, however Villager Magazine readers can still bag a bargain by shopping local. Our advertisers have got great, value for money, products and services to offer, so make sure you give them a call or pop in and see them soon.

Inside you will find a few ideas to help to keep the kids busy during the holidays, some great competitions and interesting features for you to read.

Don’t forget if you are a member of a club, society or charity that needs some publicity, give us a call, we will let everyone know what your up to.

If you haven’t visited our website yet you can take a look at ‘www.villagermagazine.co.uk’ where you will find quick links to our advertisers websites and much more.

Happy reading!

Maggie x

IN THIS MONTHS EDITION Philip's Garden Time ‘It’s Not All Gloom’ Kids Summer Holiday Craft Club Do platinum blondes have more fun?

Eyebrow Threading by Sandra from Studio 524 Competition - Win Eyebrow threading at Studio 524 ‘Vets Corner’ Getting a bit ticked off!

Outdoor Exercise Outdoor Circuits Workout Summer barbecue safety - Recipe - Greek Chicken Kebabs Juniors a Museums Bar Talk - Short breaks and distillery tours New Creperie for Kinver ‘Win a meal for two!’

Competition - Win tickets to see ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at the Grand Theatre 26 Sudoku Puzzle 28 Need a garage you can trust 6 8 10 10 10 12 14 15 18 19 20 23 24

DUDLEY LEISURE CENTRE IS EXTENDING ITS SATURDAY POOL OPENING TIMES FOR THE SUMMER The Dudley Council facility is offering public swimming from 9am to 2.30pm every Saturday until 6 September.

The centre will also be offering additional swimming, trampoline and gymnastics sessions throughout the school holidays as part of the council’s summer sportszone activity programme.

For more information on opening times call reception on 01384 812815 or pop into the centre. For details of the summer sportszone programme call 01384 815594.

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Philips Garden Time

IT’S NOT ALL GLOOM! The media is just full of economic gloom at the moment.

Everyone is rightly concerned about the rising cost of food, gas, electricity, petrol, diesel and all the knock-on effects that this will have. We are all having to ‘tighten our belts’, looking to economise where we can and cutting back on foreign holidays, days out and a host of other luxuries that many of us have become used to during the so-called ‘good times’. Now all this means that we are spending a little more time at home, but we still need something to do for enjoyment and relaxation. I know I am bias, but an extra hour or two spent in the garden each week can be good for both mind and body.

If you have enough space, or are lucky enough to get an allotment, then you can join the many thousands of people who have already started to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

There is enormous satisfaction to be had in bringing your home grown produce to the kitchen. You know it is fresh, it will be full of flavour and if you wish, it can be grown organically. Some quick crops, especially salads, can be sown now for autumn harvesting, but if the ground needs some serious preparation, it is best to start now ready for autumn planting of soft fruit and overwintering vegetables, and clearing areas for cropping next year. Good soil preparation is really important. All perennial weeds, brambles and old bushes need to be removed, and the soil dug over really well, incorporating some organic matter where necessary. Some old-fashioned double digging is great exercise as long as you don’t overdo it and it is so much more productive than spending hours in the gym.

You will not always save lots of money on every crop. Seeds and fertilisers will cost something, but there are certain crops which can pay handsomely. Runner beans, onions, leeks, parsnips, sprouts can all crop heavily, and you can also grow your own soft fruit which costs very little once the initial investment to buy plants and bushes has been made. This is something that the whole family can do together, and children really love to get involved, especially if you grow something they really like such as a bed of strawberries.

Although England is known worldwide as a nation of gardeners, I do see quite a few gardens that could do with more care and attention. Sometimes these gardens belong to elderly people who loved to garden when they were younger, but now find it hard to do. If you do find yourself with time to spare, is there anyone locally who could do with some help? It is surprising what can be achieved in a couple of hours or so each week. If you are unlucky enough to find yourself out of work, there is a huge demand for part-time gardeners. Sure, the wages are not that great, but it can boost morale to be active and helping out where it is really needed, and it keeps us fit.

By Philip Baulk of Ashwood Nurseries Ltd

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Kidz summer holiday crafting fun Kids can have fun at Autumn Leaf crafts in Kingswinford this summer. Hour long classes are taking place during the school holidays and you can take your child along to create their own masterpiece. Activities on offer include, card making, mini scrap booking, paper bag books, bead bangles, phone and bag charms and a mini canvas. All classes are held at 11am and 3pm (see dates below). Classes run throughout the school holidays and the after school club begins again on Wednesday 10th September. Classes cost just £5 each (£4 if you book 5 or more). For further details contact Alison on 01384 404484 or pop in to Autumn Leaf Crafts, Unit 1 Park Street, Kingswinford DY6 9LX.

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EYEBROW THREADING The skill of threading originates from the Middle East, China and India and is rapidly gaining popularity in Western countries.

Practitioners use a pure thin, twisted cotton thread, which is rolled over unwanted facial hair at the follicle level, threading can remove an entire row of hair, resulting in a straighter line and providing a more defined shape.

DO PLATINUM BLONDE’S HAVE MORE FUN? As Pixie Geldof and Agyness Deyn are celebrated for their shining platinum locks at the launch of Graduate Fashion Week, Superdrug celebrates the unstoppable rise of the British home dye habit.

Latest figures show that an estimated 57 per cent (around 17 million) British women dye their hair; this represents a 14 per cent increase since 2001, with 67 per cent of women choosing to dye their hair at home rather than visit a hair salon.

While Pixie and Agyness choose striking platinum blonde, at Superdrug the most popular colour is a sophisticated rich brown with six out of every ten hair dye packs sold at Superdrug being brunette.

But as Lily Allen brightens up the British music scene with her striking pink locks Superdrug has seen a recent rise in sales of its Smart Highlights kit (£4.99) in Carmine Pink.

Superdrug sells more hair colour than any other retailer in Britain and knows what British women desire when it comes to their hair.

Ting Ting Lee, hair care buyer at Superdrug said: “British women want fabulous colour with added gloss and shine and it’s good to see icons such as Pixie, Agyness and Lily paving the way for some brave colour choices. When Victoria Beckham went blonde sales of golden blonde shades rose by 20 per cent in a week, so we’ll be watching sales of platinum blonde to see if the day of the brunette is over… that’s if pink doesn’t pip them both to the number one spot of course!”

Compared to waxing, tweezing or using a razor Threading is more effective and less painful.

Hair growth becomes finer and more sparse after regular treatments and the top layers of skin are not peeled or traumatised in the process.Threading is highly recommended and an excellent option for those who use Retin-A, Accutane and similar products.

Eyebrow Threading is now available at Studio 524, High Street, Kingswinford call 01384 865126 to book. prices are as follows:- Eyebrows £5 Upper Lip £4.50 Chin £4.50 Lip & Chin £8 & Facial hair from £5

WIN WITH STUDIO 524 Studio 524 are giving Villager Magazine readers the chance to win Eyebrow Threading.

To be in with a chance of winning, complete the slip below and the first five entries to be drawn out will receive Eye brow threading treatment with Debbie, available Wednesday evenings or Saturdays

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Send or take your entry, to: Sandra Cartwright, Studio 524, 524 High Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands. To arrive by Sept 5th 2008

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Vets Corner

Getting a bit ticked off?!

By Cat Henstridge BVSC MRCVS,of Connaught House Vets, Kingswinford Over the past few weeks I have seen a lot of ticks on dogs, so I thought an article about them would be timely. Ticks are small, grey, round-shaped creatures. They attach themselves to your pet and suck their blood. They can transmit some nasty disease but thankfully these aren't too common. Here you will find how to recognise ticks, how to remove them safely and how to prevent your pet getting them.

What are ticks?

Ticks are athropods, which means they have 8 legs. Adult ticks have a small, round, grey body and short legs. They favour moist environments and are more likely to be found in close undergrowth such as heather or woodland. They tend to be more common in early spring and autumn when the weather is moist and not too hot. They can only attach to your animal though direct contact, they cannot jump.

How do I know if my pet has ticks?

Ticks are generally easy to spot, but can be quite small when they first attach, so you may not notice them They grow larger as they become engorged with blood and you will find a small, grey, pea-sized mass stuck to your pet. Be careful not to mistake your animals nipples for ticks or vice versa! It may sound obvious, but the two can look very similar!

How can I get rid of ticks?

The most important thing with ticks is NEVER to PULL THEM OUT if you see them. The head parts are extremely firmly attached and will stay buried in the skin while the body comes away. This can cause a nasty skin reaction. Tweezers or special tick pullers should be used to remove ticks. The most important thing to remember is to TWIST, as if you were opening a bottle. This way the head should stay with the body. There are various veterinary spot -on treatments that both repel and kill ticks. If a tick does bite your pet after you have treated them with an anti-tick spot-on, the tick will take between 1-2 days to die.

Tick-Borne Disease There are 3 main tick borne diseases, Lymes disease, Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis. Only Lymes disease is present in the UK but the others can occur in dogs which have travelled abroad. The symptoms of all three are similar and include lethargy, fever, reduced appetite and lameness. All are quite rare, but if you are at all concerned about your pet you should speak to your vet. Tick borne disease is very rare in cats.

For more information about ticks, or any aspect of pet care, contact your vet or visit www.yourpetshealth.co.uk.

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Bootcamp BOOTCAMP AIM Boot Camp is a fitness camp that aims to increase your fitness levels. The camps are designed for all levels of ability from people that regularly attend the gym to those that have never been to the gym before. We never make anyone do anything they don’t want to do or leave anyone behind.

BOOTCAMP RESULTS Boot Camp has had recruits ranging in age from 18 to 74 years of age, all of which have trained alongside one another and achieved as much as 19lbs weight loss and 75% increases in fitness levels.

BOOTCAMP STRUCTURE The camps are based over 4 weeks taking place in the great outdoors where you attend a 1hour session 1-3 times per week. You also receive a t-shirt, a pedometer and weekly e-resources containing exercise and nutrition missions to complete outside of the one to one sessions to help you achieve maximum results.

BOOTCAMP HOW IT WORKS Your camp will be delivered in the great outdoors within a group of likeminded people throughout the 4 weeks. This will help you to get to know your fellow Boot Campers, which is great to help keep you motivated and encouraged as well as a good socialising event.

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Inspiring fitness

OUTDOOR EXERCISE

By Simon Shakespeare

With summer here and the warm weather, there is nothing like taking your exercise routine outdoor. Many of us have already have Just looking out my car window the past few weeks I've seen walkers, joggers and cyclists, enjoying the fresh air and looking happy to be out of the gym for a while.

There really is nothing like taking your workout to the great outdoors, the problem is what do you do without all of those expensive bits of equipment you find in the gym and how do you stop them becoming dull and boring? Well hopefully I have the answer to all of those problems and can inspire you to get active and get in shape while you save yourself those gym fee's.

So here goes, I've created a new outdoor circuits workout that includes a variety of activities. This workout will take you through a full range of intensities while challenging your endurance, strength and stamina!! Game? Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Firstly I recommend you get yourself to a local park or open area, if possible you could get one of your friends or maybe a small group of you together as a fantastic way to motivate and push one another to get the most from your workout.

Follow the programme on the next page, it makes for a great metabolism boosting workout and is also great fun when mixed with the great outdoors, especially if you have a friend to share the experience with.

So there you go, be sure to let me know how you get on For more fitness tips visit www.inspiring-fitness.co.uk or for your Free no obligation consultation please feel free to contact Simon on 07800 77 67 42 or simon@inspiring-fitness.co.uk

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OUTDOOR CIRCUITS WORKOUT WARM UP – BRISK WALK/JOG/CYCLE TO DESTINATION ACTIVITY 1 - 30 SQUATS Start with the feet wider than shoulder width, with the hands low and in front Descend into a squat by bending the knees and keeping head up & back straight ACTIVITY 2 – RUN/SPEED WALK/CYCLE choose an object in the distance (tree/bench etc.) to run to it as fast as possible (no longer than 1 minute away) if you have a bike you may wish to do a lap of the field you are on or cycle to another area of the field ACTIVITY 3 - 30 PRESS UPS Face down, place hands at a width that will allow the elbows to be flexed at 90 degrees.

Come into plank position with elbows extended, make sure the entire body is in a neutral position Flexing at elbows, lower the body, maintaining neutral spine.

Push back to starting position.

ACTIVITY 4 - RUN/SPEED WALK/CYCLE Repeat activity 2 ACTIVITY 5 – 30 WALKING LUNGES Take a big step forward with the right foot and lower left knee towards the floor into a lunge (keeping the front knee behind the toe), step the left foot next to the right foot and then into a lunge with your left leg repeat until you have done 30 lunges (15 with either leg) ACTIVITY 6 - RUN/SPEED WALK/CYCLE Repeat activity 2 ACTIVITY 7 – 1 MINUTE PLANK Face down, keeping your body in a straight line lift your body on to your forearms Keep chin tucked in Depending on your level you may go up onto your toes or use your knees for an easier option ACTIVITY 8 - RUN/SPEED WALK/CYCLE Repeat activity 2 ACTIVITY 9 – 30 SIT UPS Lying down on your back with knees tucked in towards your backside place hands towards your knees and lift your shoulders off the floor and into a sit up please mention the villager when responding to adverts

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Sensu Owner Helen with Claire, Catherine & Stacey

For some getting a haircut is merely a four to six week chore, but if you appreciate the finer things in life and enjoy a visit to the salon, then Sensu hair salon in Kinver is for you.

Located off the High Street in the Victorian styled Chenevare Mews, Sensu’s luxurious salon which opened in October 2006, offers the very best in hair styling and colouring.

Owner and top stylist Helen Tether is Immensely proud of the look of her salon, which has recently been extended to accommodate the growing number of clients and expanding team. Sensu is contemporary styled, decorated in neutral colours with

Helen is a talented Wella ‘Master Colour Expert’ and is one of the most sought after professional colourists in the UK. She can offer clients the highest level of technical expertise, creativity, colour correction, advice and personal colour consultations, leading Nigel Meredith, Wella Technical Manager to say that, “Helen is an inspirational hairdresser and colour expert.”

Helen joins an elite portfolio of experts from prestigious salons such as Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy and renowned colour guru Daniel Galvin.

All of the Sensu team are trained to the same high standard. With further expansion plans in place for September they will continue to offer clients old and new a superb service and fabulously styled hair.

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TO CELEBRATE Sensu are offering £10 off a cut and blowdry when you book with Stacey untill 8th September 2008. Just cut out the coupon.

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SUMMER BARBECUE SAFETY As the weather warms up, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to enjoy their barbecues safely. Whilst there are some risks involved, by following some simple rules you can ensure your barbecue is a safe and enjoyable event.

• Make sure that your barbecue is in good working order.

• Keep a bucket of water, a bucket of sand or a garden hose nearby in case of aaemergencies.

• Make sure your barbecue site is flat and well away from sheds, fences, trees aa and shrubs.

• Use only enough charcoal to cover the base of the barbeque to a depth of aaabout 50mm (two inches).

• Never use petrol or paraffin to start or revive your barbecue.

• Use only recognised lighters or starter fuel on cold coals.

• If you are the chef, try not to drink too much alcohol whilst cooking.

• Keep children, garden games and pets well away from the cooking area.

• Never leave the barbeque unattended.

• When you’ve finished cooking, make sure the barbeque is cool before trying to aamove it. Empty ashes onto bare garden soil.

• Never put ashes straight into a dustbin or wheelie bin. If they’re hot they can aa melt the plastic and cause a fire.

After you have finished cooking, extinguish the burning coals. Then leave it alone for 1 to 3 hours, to check that the fire is completely out.

To book a free Home Fire Risk Check contact: 0800 0241 999 or visit www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk.

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METHOD 1 Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl then add the chicken pieces make sure they are well coated and leave for about 2 hours 2 cut each onion and lemon into 8 pieces and put them onto skewers alternating with the chicken 3 cook the kebabs for about 10 mins turning and brushing with the marinade to keep them moist

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There’s fun for everyone at Dudley Council’s museums this summer.

The ever popular JAM club (Juniors at Museums) is running craft activities aimed at six to 11 year-olds.

At Broadfield House Glass Museum Until 31 August, 12 noon to 4pm, youngsters can join in the Seaside Search for free. Kids can find all the things they might need to take to a beach on our treasure trail.

At Dudley Museum & Art Gallery there are a variety of activities on offer.

On 27 and 28 August kids go Down under. Participating children can design and decorate an aboriginal style card boomerang and make their own identity bracelet for £2.50.

Until 31 August, 10am to 4pm, there’s a free treasure trail called Animal hunt where youngsters can search the museum for animals.

At The Red House Glass Cone on On 11 and 12 August the children go under the sea to make a pirate or mermaid puppet for £3.25.

On 18 and 19 August for £3.25, children can learn an array of crafts to help them through The Enchanted Forest.

Throughout the summer until 31 August from 10am to 4pm children can hunt the site for out of place objects in the free Is it glass activity where they decide if objects are made from glass.

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Bar Talk

Short Breaks and Distillery Tours The ‘Business Trip’

North East Scotland

From time to time the demands of business necessitate a trip north of the border to meet whisky suppliers and sample new products, or so the story goes. If you have a few days to spare, there are some fantastic short city break options to Scotland, taking in of course one or two distilleries along the way.

It is a mighty long drive, but only a short flight to Aberdeen, one of Scotland’s most under-rated cities. It is generally famous for two things - the city’s links to the oil industry and its granite buildings. With a slightly Nordic feel and growing music and arts scene, Aberdeen is a surprisingly cosmopolitan base, from which to explore Royal Deeside and the little known delights of rural Aberdeenshire.

A long winding road along Royal Deeside cuts through some of the North East’s most spectacular inland scenery, and is home to Royal Balmoral Castle and the attractive villages of Braemar and Ballater.

Royal Lochnagar Distillery is located a short distance from Balmoral and provides a highly professional tour, although it can get very busy!

Edinburgh and Surrounds What better place to start than Scotland’s famous capital? Home to world class museums and galleries, and of course the famous Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. If you get fed up of the tourist crowds, you can do a lot worse than spend a few rainy hours in The Canny Man’s in up market Morningside - a pub famous for its quirky interior, rude staff and substantial whisky menu!

As a base, Edinburgh provides easy access to a range of distilleries, including Glenkinchie in East Lothian. The distillery runs an informative tour describing the production of this gentle sweet malt.

As the distillery is part of the large Diageo Group there is also the added bonus available of sampling some other company whiskies including Talisker and Lagavulin, to name but a few.

Glenkinchie Distillery Tullibardine Distillery is also within easy reach of Edinburgh. Situated in the village of Blackford in Perthshire, the distillery lies on the site of Scotland’s oldest brewery dating back to the twelfth century. The distillery has a well developed visitor centre and restaurant and also runs small group connoisseur tour’s for those who wish to indulge further.

Deeside and Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Inverness and Northern Highlands Again Inverness presents another increasingly accessible city break option (at least by plane!), with a simply vast range of distilleries on the doorstep you will be spoilt for choice. Options include the ‘official’ Malt Whisky Trail through Speyside, and the great ‘northern run’ to John O’Groats, taking in Glen Ord, Glenmorangie, Clynelish and Pulteney to name but a few!

If you have a few days extra, why not take the short ferry trip to Orkney and the delights of Highland Park? The distillery will even take you on a half day trip (at extra cost of course) to the moor used to cut the peat to dry the malt. Try saying that after a dram or two! And finally...just some brief words of advice...make sure you book ahead if visiting distilleries during the peak holiday periods, try and avoid the ‘closed season’ (usually during June / July each distillery varies slightly), pack that waterproof mac and of course get somebody else to do the driving! By Stephen Hay, Pure Spirit Drinks

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